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Borovitz Family History

Borovitz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borowitz, Horovitz, Horowitz, Borowicz, Berkovitz, Horvitz, Britz

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Where is the Borovitz family from?

You can see how Borovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Borovitz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borovitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borovitz. 100% of Borovitz men worked as a Proprietor. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Borovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borovitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Borovitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Borovitz. For the veterans among your Borovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borovitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Borovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borovitz in 1966 was 64, and 56 in 2004.

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